Virtual Programming Calendar of Services
3115 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 SPECIAL OFFERING Voice: (612) 822-9061 Fax: (612) 824-3841 INTRO TO HOMEOPATHY www.pathwaysminneapolis.org with Jennie Hoglund, CCH Tim Thorpe, Executive Director Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Erica Nelson, Program Manager 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dan Averitt, Office Manager In this workshop, we’ll give you a thorough introduction to one of Laura Nelson, Administrative Coordinator the world’s safest, gentlest, and most effective alternative healing modalities - Homeopathy! We’ll cover the principles of how it works, the history of Homeopathy, and what healing really Pathways’ Building Temporarily Closed means. Given the continued need to physically distance and the impact that has on the Topics will include the model of support vs. suppression, susceptibility, vitality, and what it means to provide a truly health and safety of our community, the “wholistic” approach to health and disease. Expect to learn why Pathways building remains temporarily Homeopathy is so widely loved throughout the world and to hear closed. A re-opening date is about specific cases where this modality was extremely helpful. undetermined at this time. Pathways will continue to review CDC guidelines and You will leave this workshop with a thorough grasp of Homeopathy as a holistic modality, and with a deeper understanding of health state ordered health mandates to assess and healing in general. If you are ready for a shift in perspective, future plans. We appreciate our this workshop is for you! community’s patience and understanding during this unprecedented health crisis. Jennie Hoglund is a graduate of the 4-year Classical Homeopathy training program at Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis, MN, and is now a classroom teacher and clinic super- visor at NAH. She is also an Integrative Provider with Pregnancy Virtual Programming and Postpartum Support MN, and has a special interest in clients Pathways programming is now offered with postpartum mood disorders. Additionally, Jennie holds the CCH credential (Certified Classical Homeopath) through the Council virtually using the Zoom online platform. for Homeopathic Certification, a national organization. Please browse this calendar or visit our website, www.pathwaysminneapolis.org This is a free event, however, registration is required. for information and instructions. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/Homeopathy5521 to sign up today! New to Pathways? GETTING STARTED • New participants are required to attend the New Participant Orientation. This is an essential step before registering for sessions at Pathways. See below for information & available orientation session dates and times. • Determine your category (see descriptions below). • Following orientation, visit our web site:www.pathwaysminneapolis.org and click on the box: Becoming a Participant for detailed information on how to register online. • All computer registration requests must be submitted by the 25th of each month to be included in the monthly random assignment process. NEW PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION This is an online orientation and welcoming for new Pathways participants. In this virtual session, our orientation facilitator will discuss the various services offered and the process for requesting these services. Our organization overview video will be shown and attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions at the end of the session. 1. New participants are required to attend an orientation session. It is an essential step before attending other sessions at Pathways. 2. These virtual orientation sessions are conducted over the Zoom online platform. Participants will need the Zoom app installed on their devices prior to the orientation. Visit www.zoom.us for more information about the app. 3. To register, please visit our website: www.pathwaysminneapolis.org/pathways-orientation 4. To cancel or reschedule an orientation session, please contact us at [email protected]. Upcoming virtual orientation sessions: • Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM • Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Monday, June 7, 2021 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES Category 1 For persons with life-threatening physical illness (cancer, debilitating heart disease, HIV/AIDS, lymphoma, MS, ALS, transplants, etc.). Category 2 For persons dealing with disability, pain and/or other symptoms related to a physical chronic illness, or physical injury (CFS, chronic pain, diabetes, lyme, etc.). This category is also designed for persons from Category 1 who have no advance in illness following one year of Pathways’ services. Category 3 For persons in recovery from stress and emotionally based concerns related to physical illness and for persons from Category 2 following one year of receiving Pathways’ services. We do not offer services directly addressing mental illness and can refer those looking for professional mental health services to other mental health organizations. Category Status is self-identified. However, if you have been a Category 1 or 2 for one year without any advance in illness, we ask that you change your category to the next lower level. This allows the newly diagnosed or those with advancing illness to have the highest priority. Caregivers may choose to select the same category as the person they are caring for. page 2 New to Pathways? SCHEDULING PROCESS Participants request sessions every month for the following month’s programming. • Participants who submit their session requests by the 25th of each month will be a part of our monthly random assignment process. Higher assignment priority is given to participants with a higher health need. • If assigned to sessions during the randomization process, a participant will receive an automated e-mail instructing them to log into their account and review theirView My Scheduled Sessions page. This page lists all sessions to which a participant was randomly assigned. Sessions that a participant requested, but were not assigned to, will appear on the View My Waitlisted Sessions page. • Participants are required to confirm or cancel their attendance for each of their assigned sessions. Sessions may only be confirmed within the 5 days prior to a session’s scheduled time. However, participants may cancel their session attendance at any time during the month. • Not all group sessions fill to capacity. Requests made following a monthly randomization automatically add a participant’s name to a session waitlist. Waitlists are used to fill open spots and last minute cancellations. • Visit www.pathwaysminneapolis.org/home/features/virtual-how-to for additional virtual programming information and Zoom resources.
PARTICIPANT-FOCUSED CARE We strive to provide holistic resources through hospitality, a healing environment, and administrative & programming excellence. How are we doing? We invite you to complete an online evaluation form: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PathwaysSessionEvaluation or email us directly at [email protected]. Statement of Purpose: Pathways provides programs designed to support a creative healing response to illness. Session Symbol Key & Definitions Pathways’ Services are Free. Financial donations and/or volunteer contributions of your time are • One-to-one session: greatly appreciated and considered an essential part of one’s healing journey. • Group class session: Pathways does not advocate, support, or practice unlawful discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, • Series: disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic (please attend all sessions) background.
Board of Directors Integrative Health Advisory Committee Pam Lampert - Chair Paul Erickson, MD Michele Anderson, DNP, PMHNP Bill Manahan, MD Courtney Baechler, MD, MS Dee Baskin, JD Kristyn Mullin Laurie Drill-Mellum, MD, MPH Megan Ellingson, MHA Michele Byfield Angel Valerie Ohanian, RS Hom, CCH Henry Emmons, MD Aurea Gerard Arti Prasad, MD, FACP Gregory A. Plotnikoff, MD, MTS Jenna Hobbs, PsyD, LP Mary E. Shearen, JD Carol Schoenecker, RN, CHTP Lisa Johnson Kelly, CFP Ann Thompson Sue Towey, APRN, CNS, MS, LP
page 3 612.822.9061 www.pathwaysminneapolis.org VIRTUAL ONE-TO-ONE (1-1) SESSIONS Distance Reiki (Virtual) Cindy VanDrasek-Pai (Listed alphabetically by session title) Mon., May 3, 17, June 14 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tues., May 4, 18, June 1, 15 Wed., June 2 Bio-Energy Healing (Virtual) Ann Agrimson Reiki is positive, universal life energy and complements any Wed., May 19, June 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM current medical regimen a person may be following. The 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM power of Reiki is not wielded by the provider, but is directed This distance healing session begins with a check-in between so it activates the energy spontaneously in response to the provider and participant via phone or Zoom. Following the need. Distance Reiki requires both the provider and participant check-in, each person disconnects and the participant finds to select a time where both can be relaxed. A name and date a comfortable place to relax during the distance healing. The of birth will be requested so that the energy can be activated provider works within the participant’s energy field as if they within the participant. When the session is complete, the were physically in front of her. When the hour is up, the provider will be available for feedback. provider remotely closes the session and the participant gently eases back into their day. Guided Imagery (Virtual) Mary Ellen Kinney Tues., May 11, 25, June 8, 22 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Body Scan (Virtual) JanMarie Roehl 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Mon., May 3, June 7 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM During guided imagery we work together in a simple natural way to use the power of your mind/imagination in a positive 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM way. If you have ever worried or planned anything, you know A session with Body Scan offers a way to connect with how to use your imagination. With guided imagery, we can awareness of your physical Being’s outside-in experience simply tap into your inner resources to reduce anxiety or simultaneously with your mind’s inside-out perspective. address feelings of fear, pain, anger or whatever you identify as Throughout the session you will be supported in following your an obstacle to being more peaceful. There is no wrong way to body’s language as areas of holding, blocked or hyper do it because it comes from your own inner wisdom. sensation are dis-covered and interpreted- by you. Guided tracking encourages integrated balance and grounding in your Heal the Hurt (Virtual) Valerie Lis, MA present time experience. Mon., June 14 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Compassionate 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Listening (Virtual) Sue Salmela 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Mon., May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Memories can continue to hurt years after an event as the Mon., June 7, 14 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM healing process becomes blocked. Emotional Freedom This session offers a presence and a listening ear. Feel free to Techniques (EFT), self-treatment with fingertip tapping, seeks prepare for the session by coming with a focused intention and to detach stressful feelings and- in a complete, respectful, and know you may receive feedback to what you are experiencing peaceful manner - to heal the hurt. Within the session, and discovering. This process can help you discover tools to stressful emotions related to specific traumatic events are identified and dissolved. Consistent use of EFT may lead to an navigate the difficulties you are experiencing. overall state of comfort and relaxation. Completing Your Liz Flavin Gay Moldow Healing Touch & Reiki (Virtual) Health Care Directive (Virtual) Wed., May 5, 19, June 16, 30 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Tues., May 4, 18, June 8, 22 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Everyone should talk with a trusted person about their health The movement of energy is not restricted by time and space, care wishes. In MN, a completed health care directive can which allows distance healing to be effective when provider appoint an agent to speak for you if/when you cannot express and participant are not in the same location. This virtual your choices about your current and future health care session will begin with a brief check-in conversation to discuss treatment. The Honoring Choices form will be discussed and your health concerns and goals. Then, you will relax in your completed identifying your wishes and choice of agent. home while the practitioner focuses on sending love and light to you, restoring balance to mind, body and spirit. page 4 All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule. Pathways May & June 2021
VIRTUAL ONE-TO-ONE (1-1) SESSIONS (CONT’D) Reiki (Virtual) Aurea Gerard Sat., May 8, June 5 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Healing Touch (Virtual) Jim Taylor 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Thurs., May 6, 13, 20, 27, & 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Thurs., June 3, 10, 17, 24 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction & relaxation technique that We will begin this online session by discussing your healing promotes healing. It gives you a feeling of peace, comfort and request or intention. We will then disconnect and you will find a sense of wellbeing. Normally, this is a hands-on experience a place to relax during the session. I will work within your aura/ but virtually the Reiki energy will be sent to you via your device energy field to clear, balance, and energize your whole screen. The effects will not be diminished. You will be in the person - mind, body and spirit. At the end of the healing you comfort of your favorite chair, couch or bed. may choose to reconnect to discuss the session. Relax and Healing Touch (Virtual) Niels Billund Find Joy (Virtual) Cheryl Gebhart Wed., May 12, 26, June 9, 23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wed., May 5, June 2 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Healing Touch is a relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that In this session we will use guided imagery to achieve deep works on opening the chakras, thereby creating a free flow of relaxation. You will need to find a quiet place in your home energy. In this online session, the participant will experience a where you will be comfortable. Suggested places would be a deep relaxation and strengthening of the body’s immune recliner, sofa or bed. A smart phone or laptop with working system, lifting of mood and lowering of anxiety and speakers is required for interaction during the session. After depression. the session, you will be feeling refreshed and relaxed!
Healing Touch (Virtual) Pamela Searles Shamanic Healing Thurs., May 6 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sessions (Virtual) Valerie Ohanian 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Thurs., May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 17, 24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Our session will begin with a short conversation about your Shamanic methods can foster healing as well as help restore request for healing. We end the conversation and you make vitality, grounding and passion for life. The work is energetic yourself comfortable in your own space and I visualize you and spiritual in nature. We will begin with a check-in and then relaxed on my treatment table in my office. Healing Touch uses the session will take place with you relaxing in a comfortable heart-centered energy to clear, balance, energize and support position with the virtual connection kept open. Once the your whole person: mind, body, and spirit. At the end of our healing is complete we will come back together and share. session, we will reconnect and discuss the healing experience. Speaking of Death: Options Anne Archbold or Integrative Health & and Conversation (Virtual) Marilaurice Hemlock Well-Being Coaching (Virtual) Mary Dobish Fri., May 14 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Wed., May 12, 19, 26, & 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Wed., June 9, 16, 23 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Mon., June 14 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM In this series, you will be supported in mobilizing internal and 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM external resources to set and achieve well-being related goals This session is tailored to the needs and questions of the and dreams. By the end of the series, you will have accessed participant about after-death options. Common topics include your mind, body, and spirit and established small steps toward the five possibilities for disposition of the body in the Metro actualizing your personal well-being. -(3 session series) area, costs, paperwork to be completed before death, funeral/ memorial/graveside services, home funerals, care for the body Life Coaching (Virtual) Carla Beach at home, legal issues, and ideas for these times in which we Wed., May 5, 12, 19, & 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM cannot gather as we wish. Wed., June 2, 9, 16 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM New Life coaching begins with the recognition that you stand in the Spirit Allies (Virtual) Jan Page space of being a creative, resourceful and whole person. You Thurs., May 13, 27, June 10, 24 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM have within you the answers to the issues in your life. Your Learn to recognize and strengthen your connection to your coach will be your witness and guide for new awareness, Spirit Allies committed to protect, heal, guide, & inspire you. supporting you in making resonant choices that move you Spirit Allies can be deities, ancestors, nature, personal beliefs toward finding balance and fulfillment. -(3 session series) and more. During this session you can be seated or laying down. All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule. page 5 612.822.9061 www.pathwaysminneapolis.org
VIRTUAL ONE-TO-ONE (1-1) SESSIONS (CONT’D) Book Club: Christine Brene Brown - The Gifts Sanchez The Gift of of Imperfection (Virtual) Peterson Listening (Virtual) Karen Anderson Wed., May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Tues., May 11, 25, June 8, 22 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown, PhD, engages our In this session you are invited to a safe, sacred space to explore minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate your path, embrace your story and begin to hear your truth in the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the the questions your life is presenting. All will be held gently and morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much without judgement so you may begin to hear your inner voice is left undone, I am enough, and to go to bed at night thinking, and experience the peace and freedom to be you. Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn’t change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging. -6-session series. Too Much You are asked to make a commitment to all sessions. Togetherness (Virtual) Barbara McCleary Mon., May 10, 24, June 7, 21 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Caregiving Trying to valiantly co-exist under the same crowded roof can During COVID (Virtual) Lesley Koehnen be a major challenge these days. In this session we will focus Tues., June 22 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM on both listening and offering reasonable strategies to help As Caregivers we are often physically present with the ones relieve the significant stress related to day-to-day life during for whom we are caring. During the current pandemic, due to this time of the Coronavirus. We will discuss keeping things clinical and hospital regulations, caregiving at a distance is simple by setting reasonable expectations; how to disagree becoming the new normal. In this group, we will identify without being disagreeable and how to cope if you are the one specific priorities and values as they pertain to both you, the doing all the “invisible” work. You will learn some new tools Caregiver, and the person for whom you are caring. In addition, and hopefully leave feeling less overwhelmed. we will explore ways to continue Caregiving during COVID. Please come with paper and a pen or pencil. Myo-O Marilyn Voice Healing (Virtual) Habermas-Scher Caregiving with Endurance: Wed., May 19, June 16 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Lisa Kane 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Creative Health Choices (Virtual) Tues., May 18 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Enjoy receiving a vocal, vibrational healing that reflects your Thurs., June 10 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM body mind and spirit, in this moment. You rest on a In this session you will learn tips for creative habits and comfortable surface and relax into a receptive space, allowing advocating for yourself! There will be interactions, an oppor- your body, mind and spirit to vibrate and be vibrated. Healings tunity to ask questions and share examples of the practices are twenty minutes long with a check -in and a check-out on either end. presented for an exchange of ideas! Your self-care is number one here. Whether you are taking care of someone with age- related loss, physical or cognitive, this session should be a treat VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS for you. Please have a notebook on hand and perhaps a story (Listed alphabetically by session title) of victory or humor to share on the topic!.
Chair Yoga New Awakening Happiness Therapy (Virtual) Julie Shannon Williams in Difficult Times (Virtual) Spruce Krause Mon., May 17, 24, June 21, 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thurs., May 6 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM This therapeutic, adaptive class promotes well-being through Authentic happiness is big enough to hold it all - contentment, correct posture, breath and guided movements. It gently peace, grief, fear, anger, compassion, kindness, generosity, all lengthens, stretches, and opens the body while bringing the flavors of living. Learn easy-to-use tools to help promote awareness as well. In this class, we will relax and rejuvenate more ease, contentment and peace as well as reduce anxiety our bodies and minds while improving flexibility and mobility. - regardless of what is happening within or without. We can No previous yoga experience necessary. Please use a stationary re-wire our brain and body for greater authentic happiness one chair without wheels for this class, and dress in comfortable, simple step at a time. Have some paper and colors (markers, layered clothing. crayons, etc) handy for a simple written exercise. page 6 All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule. Pathways May & June 2021
VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS (CONT’D) Creative Journaling: Cultivating Resilience in Kate Challenging Times (Virtual) Wolfe-Jenson Connecting Through Certified Thurs., June 10 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Intentional Conversation (Virtual) Facilitators How can you maintain your mental health during this time of Thurs., May 6, June 3 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thurs., May 20, June 17 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM pandemic? Using simple creative journaling and meditation In this session we will focus on creating connection with each techniques, we’ll explore and practice the skills that lead to other through a facilitator-led intentional conversation. Each well-being and help us calm ourselves and live with joy. Please facilitator will choose a single touch point from which this bring your journal or a notebook. You may also want to have conversation will begin. Touch points can be a concept, a colored pencils or markers available. poem, or something of that nature and will vary with each group. Participants will be encouraged to both share and Eating Less Sugar listen in response to what emerges and hopefully leave with a Can Make Life Sweeter (Virtual) Lisa Kane greater sense of connection and a more diminished sense of Tues., May 4 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM isolation. Tues., June 1 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM If you are ruled by cravings and feeling utterly depleted, the Courageous best idea is to have a little pause and a big spoonful of Writers Group (Virtual) Jeanne Bain patience and common sense. How to make diet substitutions Tues., May 4, June 1 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM that are supportive, proactive, and using restraint. Your personal healing journey has many colorful and interesting layers, some joyful, some painful, all very rich. We Exploring Isolation can infuse our words with humor and delight and at other Barbara McCleary times we can dig deep into our pain and discomfort. All types & Connection (Virtual) Mon., May 10, June 7 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM of stories are welcome here, as are writers at any level of Why are our relationships so vital to our emotional and experience. Join this group of writers to stretch & strengthen your writing muscles and be in community. physical well-being? Is there a difference between isolation, solitude and loneliness? If I am alone, does it mean I am Kate lonely? How can I possibly build new connections during this Creative Journaling (Virtual) Wolfe-Jenson time of the Coronavirus? In this group, we will explore these Fri., May 14, 28, June 11, 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM questions and more. Join us as we use creative journaling techniques to explore the challenges and gifts of living with illness. We will spend Finding Acceptance Within New our time with journaling prompts, writing, sharing what we the Impermanence of Your have discovered, and simple guided meditations. Topics will be Chronic Condition (Virtual) Lesley Koehnen suggested by participants of this ongoing group. Newcomers Tues., May 18, June 8 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM always welcome. Bring your journal and something with which Chronic Conditions often are wrought with on-going change. to write. You may want to have colored pencils or markers In this group session we will focus on finding acceptance while available. living with an ever-changing (sometimes daily) chronic disease. Please come with a paper and a pen or pencil. Creative Journaling: Kate Wolfe-Jenson Befriending Your Journey (Virtual) Gratitude Circle (Virtual) Stephanie Siddiqui Thurs., May 13 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wed., May 12, 26, June 9, 23 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Has becoming ill detoured you from the life you planned?, Let us gather in a virtual circle to share gratitude. Please join us Health crises can rearrange your priorities, giving rise to anger, for a centering affirmation or quote, sound, a little movement sadness or confusion. Using creative journaling and meditation, we’ll explore our journeys and uncover kind and a discussion about something that you really like per the practices and promises that can invite resilience and move you topic of the session. We will have breakout group sessions for toward self-compassion and joy. Please have your journal or a deeper reflection, discussion and connection. Let us connect notebook on hand. You may also want to have colored pencils with ourselves and others with a heartfelt connection as we or markers available. share gratitude.
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VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS (CONT’D) Ho’oponopono: Christine The Art of Forgiveness (Virtual) Sanchez Peterson Tues., May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Grieving Our Losses (Virtual) Karen Greer Ho’oponopono is the Hawaiian Art of Forgiveness. Roughly Thurs., May 6, June 3 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM translated, Ho’oponopono means to “cause things to move Change requires adjusting to the loss and the grief. These are back in balance” or to “make things right.” In this class we challenging times with many new losses. How can we manage will explore the meaning of Ho’oponopono, the practice, its through all of these losses, and all of the grief? We may be benefits, exercises to practice, key elements underlying the grieving on a micro and a macro level. We will explore our positive beliefs and a little bit of the history. From a variety of reaction to loss, how that impacts us and how we might go sources, including experts, speakers, authors, doctors, media about healing. There will be a ritual at the end so we might and practitioners, we will delve in to the idea of forgiveness practice “letting go”. and why it is so important for your overall health and well being. -7-session series. You are asked to make a Grounding commitment to all sessions. and Energy (Virtual) Ann Agrimson Mon., May 10, June 7 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Integrate Meditative In this session, we will explore the concept of grounding and Movements Into Your Daily come up with a variety of ways to ground. Participants will Routine (Virtual) Ellie Peterson be led in a grounding mediation that will include movement Tues., May 11, 25, June 8, 22 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM and stillness. The second half of class will discuss the energy You will practice Meditative Movements which have been between people - even at a distance, sometimes it’s energizing shown to reduce anxiety, depression and fatigue while and other times it’s draining. We’ll discuss why this is and how improving emotional and functional well-being per a 2017 we can protect our energy. University of Minnesota research study. The technique uses movements which are adaptable to anyone’s physical ability Guided Self-Massage for and combines them with the breath and spoken core value the Head and Neck (Virtual) Mollie Newhouse affirmations. Thurs., May 11, June 15 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Participants will be guided through a series of self-massage Introduction to practices to address tension in the face, scalp, and neck. Some Shamanic Journeying (Virtual) Valerie Ohanian guided breath work will also be utilized. Participants may lay Tues., May 11 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM down or be seated during this session. Those with dry skin may You will learn an ancient core shamanic practice used around want to have lotion or oil available. the world by indigenous people to gain wisdom, direction, healing, and greater connection to self and others. Shamanic Healing Support for journeying is simple, direct, and powerful. If you have a drum the Emotions (Virtual) Valerie Lis or rattle, please have it available. Putting dried beans, pebbles Mon., June 14 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM or large, hard seeds into an empty jar works well as a rattle! Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a simple method to dissolve stress and eliminate or reduce chronic pain and discomfort. Participants learn to self-treat by tapping Introduction To The acupressure points with the fingertips, while working on Enneagram: A Powerful Kate Jackson personal stressors. For each participant in the group, stressful Self-Awareness Tool (Virtual) Wed., May 19, June 16 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM emotions related to specific traumatic events are identified and dissolved. Consistent use of EFT may lead to an overall The Enneagram is a self-awareness tool that offers insight into state of comfort and relaxation. our patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors and the motivations behind them. This session introduces the three centers of intelligence and nine personality types. Participants To heal is to touch with love that which will gain knowledge about themselves and others, building understanding and compassion to improve relationships. we prevously touched with fear. Please note: We will not be identifying individual Enneagram - Stephen Levine types in this workshop. page 8 All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule. Pathways May & June 2021
VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS (CONT’D) Sound of Soul Chant (Virtual) Linda Duncanson Isolation During Mon., May 3, June 7 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM COVID (Virtual) Lesley Koehnen Experience the sound of Soul through chanting. You will get Tues., May 4, June 1 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM into a comfortable seated position and be guided on how to COVID has turned our world upside down and many of us are open your inner self to the Sound of Love. We will chant for left feeling isolated. In this group session we will explore your 15-20 min and then go into a quiet contemplation/meditative needs and desires for community, and use the group space as a state to open yourself to inner peace and guidance. You will resource to spark & implement ideas. Please come with paper gain a sense of peace, love and balance in your life. After the and a pen or pencil. chant we will have a brief discussion on a topic or your experi- ence of the mediation/contemplation. Partnering With the Earth for Healing (Virtual) Valerie Ohanian Spiritual Tues., June 15 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Handwriting with the Through guided journeys we will learn and remember how Vimala Alphabet (Virtual) Shannon Poppie to connect simply with beings of nature, to help further our Wed., May 5, June 9 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM relationships with them and ourselves. We will focus on how Discover a soul-nurturing handwriting practice that can to relate to the nature in our own backyards and communities. transform your life by connecting you with your authentic Self. Studies show that time in nature increases immunity (TRANS: go beyond. FORM: physical form.) This sacred and shamanic wisdom of 10,000 years show deep connections technology has NOTHING to do with handwriting analysis and with nature help us heal. was not created to improve penmanship - it was created to improve lives! This introductory session will give you more Practical Wellness: The Art than enough information to begin your own writing practice of Creating Balance (Virtual) Mariola Minta if you choose. Please have unlined paper, a pen and a stable Tues., June 29 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM writing surface for this session. Learn practical Wellness tools that outline the mind-body- spirit-environment connection including; understanding how breath, hydration, thoughts, emotions, activity, and Spiritual nutrition affect our well-being; learning how to manage the Self Talk (Virtual) Lisa Venable above pieces; understanding how energies around us influence Tues., June 8 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM us and learning energy cleansing techniques. The tools Create a deeper knowing of the spirit’s voice of love and be provided will include breathing techniques, gratitude able to override the negative inner critic and/or stressful voice journaling, designing your own meditation, energy cleansing, of the “ego.” You can stop old belief systems by growing the and affirmations design. voice in your heart, cultivating new feelings of worthiness, trust and self-acceptance. The spirit speaks from love and Shamanic Lin Butler &/or possibility and offers a whole new experience of life. Learn to Drumming Circle (Virtual) Valerie Ohanian be free from fear and negativity and better handle any Sat., May 15, June 19 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM challenge that life throws your way. This group is for those with previous experience in shamanic journeying. We will be drumming, singing, and sharing our Spring Forest Qigong stories. Please have a drum and or rattle nearby. It is possible Healing Circle (Virtual) Gadu Doushin to make a rattle by filling an empty can with beans or pebbles, Sat., May 8, June 12, 26 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM two sticks can serve as a drum. Even though we are virtual, we In Spring Forest Qigong Group Healing Circle, the participants will create a powerful circle together that will support our own will learn simple Qigong movements and be guided in Qigong journeying, healing and the healing of others. Please be at your healing meditation. Please wear comfortable clothes for internet device before our 7pm start time so we may deal with Qigong movements and meditation. any technical difficulties.
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VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS (CONT’D) Yin Energy Yoga (Virtual) Linda Duncanson Mon., May 10, June 14 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yin Energy Yoga is set in a calm and contemplative space. This Spring Forest Qigong Healing practice will open you up to greater awareness by releasing Circle and Practice Group (Virtual) Barb Palmer stress in your muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. There is light stretching to your ability in supported poses designed Mon., May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM to make you comfortable. The practice ends with meditation/ Mon., June 7, 14, 21, 28 contemplation. Please have the following items on hand: a Please join us online, as we gather to share our Love Energy Yoga mat or something to lay on, a blanket, a throw pillow and with each other and receive energy balancing. You will be a strap or a towel. guided as you practice the simple, gentle movements followed by a guided healing meditation. You will be sent energy during Sue Salmela the group session to help you balance your physical, emotional Yoga Nidra (Virtual) Thurs., May 6, 13, 20 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and spiritual well being. Qigong combines gentle movements, Yoga nidra is a technique for releasing stress held in the body. breathing, mental focus, and sound and can be done standing Experience a deep level of relaxation with this gentle flow or sitting. of meditation & guided imagery while allowing the body to restore & balance itself. Please have available: yoga mat, blanket, pillows for your head and under your knees. Session Tai Chi & begins with a seated guided meditation and then participants Stephanie Siddiqui Qigong Practice (Virtual) will lie on a flat surface, floor, bed, or sofa for yoga nidra. Wed., May 12, 26, June 9, 23 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Enjoy slow graceful movements that create inner and outer balance, strength, and vitality. In each session, the provider will incorporate positive thoughts, breath work, qigong COMMUNITY. movements, and healing forms from Tai Chi for Health - a program endorsed by many health organizations. HEALING. Tai Chi Chih for Health (Virtual) Marlena Vernon RESOURCES. Fri., May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Tai Chi Chih for Health is a series of simple movements that develop inner awareness of energy flow within the body. It has been described as “acupuncture without needles.” These Every Thursday we email a newsletter entitled:Community. repetitive movements can restore open natural channels for Healing. Resources. This evolving communication contains health throughout the body. an array of content designed to provide support, connection, comfort, and information to the Pathways Community. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Cass CLICK HERE to sign-up for this newsletter or use the Practice Session (Virtual) McLaughlin Sign Up To Receive Our Newletterslink on our website Mon., May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM homepage: www.pathwaysminneapolis.org. Mon., June 7, 14, 21 Start this week mindfully with an online mindful meditation Archived copies of past newsletters are also available on our practice mostly using the practices from the Mindfulness- website: https://pathwaysminneapolis.org/resources/com- Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants will be munity-healing-resources/. guided to listen to what they need and/or use the time to support a ongoing practice.
Writing for Healing (Virtual) Wendy Brown-Baez Pathways’ mission is to provide holistic Thurs., May 13, 27, June 10, 24 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM resources and services for people with physical Writing is a way to access our inner guidance, fire up our creativity, and care for ourselves with compassion. We use a life-threatening or chronic illness - and their simple technique of spontaneous free writing. This means that caregivers - to explore and experience we will be writing in short bursts of 6 - 7 minutes and sharing what we wrote, followed by supportive positive feedback. This complementary healing approaches. is ideal for those with health challenges and care-givers. All levels of writers welcome. page 10 All session dates and times are subject to change. Online registration system reflects most accurate schedule.